A controlled burn west of Natchitoches was responsible for a large plume of smoke visible across Natchitoches and surrounding areas on Thursday, Nov. 12.

According to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, the controlled burn involved approximately 140 acres in the area of Posey Road and Old Bethel Road, just west of Natchitoches.

The burn was being supervised by a private land clearing company.

The Sheriff’s Office advised that the controlled burn was expected to continue throughout the day, with smoke visible in Natchitoches and surrounding communities.

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